1967 Dart Concept Parts
I have located some pictures of the CNC work. I won’t be showing the actual work being done.
This is how the part looks out of the CNC process. You can see the machine marks. The pieces come out really well. They are a bit longer and more pointed at the bottom. Though not quite perfect, I don’t see the need to change my design.
Edges/center polished and the beginning of the brushed look takes shape.
The factory original is in the middle.
Fully polished set. These are still in bare aluminum state. Any little scratch would have to be repaired. I decided on an anodizing process to protect mine. The process turns the T6 a little grey due to the materials embedded with the actual aluminum. They aren’t as bling but are protected from corrosion and very resistant to scratches. Another method I will be testing is powedercoat clear. It will be thicker when applied but should leave most of the polish look. The third option will be automotive clearcoat. Though there is no “bite” for it to adhere to the polished portions it will work for corrosion protection.
Clear anodizing over a set.
Hellcat emblem to compare anodizing effects on aluminum. Mine are not this grey.
Comparison between anodized and bare metal.
As stated before, I had to redesign my render. I added drilled and tapped holes that are 6/32 to stay with widely available parts. Posts will be thread locked into the emblem and the head of the bolts will be cut off and smoothed. They are long enough to trim after being installed in the backing.
The backings I have are rusted and age is taking its course. I have designed and have printed four 3d backings to test on my seats. I’ll do a follow up on this thread when I have it all assembled.
Finished product front and rear.
Give me some input. Only way to make anything better is to take constructive criticism. Shoot, if you think I’m dumb or the part is junk... I’ll take it. Haha. You guys are the first to see them.
Some time and money have been spent trying to build a product that I would like to have myself, at a quality that one would expect when spending some cash on a CNC custom part. These aren’t 50 year parts that have wear. For a nice restoration, restomod or full custom, the CNC would look grest.
Both the 3d printed and CNC parts are great. If you are interested in a set, PM me. Though not fully installed, if there is interest, I can plan for the future.
Once the backings are through RND, I could offer the whole set:
Emblems
Retainers
Backings
Cheers!
I have located some pictures of the CNC work. I won’t be showing the actual work being done.
This is how the part looks out of the CNC process. You can see the machine marks. The pieces come out really well. They are a bit longer and more pointed at the bottom. Though not quite perfect, I don’t see the need to change my design.
Edges/center polished and the beginning of the brushed look takes shape.
The factory original is in the middle.
Fully polished set. These are still in bare aluminum state. Any little scratch would have to be repaired. I decided on an anodizing process to protect mine. The process turns the T6 a little grey due to the materials embedded with the actual aluminum. They aren’t as bling but are protected from corrosion and very resistant to scratches. Another method I will be testing is powedercoat clear. It will be thicker when applied but should leave most of the polish look. The third option will be automotive clearcoat. Though there is no “bite” for it to adhere to the polished portions it will work for corrosion protection.
Clear anodizing over a set.
Hellcat emblem to compare anodizing effects on aluminum. Mine are not this grey.
Comparison between anodized and bare metal.
As stated before, I had to redesign my render. I added drilled and tapped holes that are 6/32 to stay with widely available parts. Posts will be thread locked into the emblem and the head of the bolts will be cut off and smoothed. They are long enough to trim after being installed in the backing.
The backings I have are rusted and age is taking its course. I have designed and have printed four 3d backings to test on my seats. I’ll do a follow up on this thread when I have it all assembled.
Finished product front and rear.
Give me some input. Only way to make anything better is to take constructive criticism. Shoot, if you think I’m dumb or the part is junk... I’ll take it. Haha. You guys are the first to see them.
Some time and money have been spent trying to build a product that I would like to have myself, at a quality that one would expect when spending some cash on a CNC custom part. These aren’t 50 year parts that have wear. For a nice restoration, restomod or full custom, the CNC would look grest.
Both the 3d printed and CNC parts are great. If you are interested in a set, PM me. Though not fully installed, if there is interest, I can plan for the future.
Once the backings are through RND, I could offer the whole set:
Emblems
Retainers
Backings
Cheers!
